Frederick Jacobi: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra; Sabbath Evening Service; Hagiographa

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During his lifetime, Frederick Jacobi (1891-1952) was considered one of America's most distinguished, representative composers by colleagues, critics and audiences; major orchestras and ensembles performed his works and he taught at prestigious conservatories. His subsequent neglect may be due to changing tastes and fashions, but judging from the works presented here it is sadly unjustified. Skillfully constructed, with remarkably smooth tempo, mood and character changes, they are tonal and romantically expressive; Jacobi never attempted to be "modern" or original, composing to please himself and others.

Born to German-Jewish parents but raised without religious affiliation, Jacobi did not get involved in Judaism until 1930, when Lazare Saminski, music director of New York's Temple Emanu-El, commissioned him to compose a Sabbath service. This led to several more liturgical works, and gave his writing a new, Jewish-oriented direction, confirming his conviction that America's diverse cultural traditions could be melded into a composite musical style. Moreover, his works show that music transcends not only language, but disparities of faith. The liturgical pieces recorded here are beautifully devout, pleading, ecstatic, but would not be out of place in a church service. The Cello Concerto--the program's highlight--sounds far more "Jewish," showing the influence of Jacobi's teacher, Ernest Bloch; with its flowing, soaring melodies and idiomatic, effective solo part it should be a welcome addition to the repertoire. Among the many excellent performers, cellist Alban Gerhardt from Berlin and baritone Patrick Mason from Ohio stand out; their uncanny stylistic and emotional identification with the music is further proof of its universality. --Edith Eisler

Album Description
Alban Gerhardt, cello • Barcelona Symphony • Karl Anton Rickenbacher, conductor • Patrick Mason, baritone • The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chorus • Joseph Cullen, conductor • Cantor Robert Bloch • New York Cantorial Choir • Aaron Miller, organ • Samuel Adler, conductor • Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Frederick Jacobi (1891-1952): Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra • Sabbath Evening Service (excerpts) • Hagiographa • Ahavat olam • Two Pieces in Sabbath Mood

Widely considered one of the foremost 20th-century American composers during his lifetime, and especially known for his concert music inspired either by Jewish or by American Indian sources, Frederick Jacobi was championed by such legendary conductors as Koussevitzky, Stokowski, and Monteux. Jacobi’s "Jewish" compositions combine the refinements of the great European romantic tradition with an evocative melodic and harmonic palette, suggesting both traditional Jewish flavors and Near Eastern atmospheres. The Milken Archive is proud to reintroduce Jacobi’s music on these new recordings.

Frederick Jacobi: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra; Sabbath Evening Service; Hagiographa, Music, Patrick Mason, Alban Gerhardt, Stefan Reuss, Frederick Jacobi, Joseph Cullen, Karl Anton Rickenbacher, Samuel Adler, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Catalonia, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Miller, Joseph Werner, Neil W. Levin, Paul Schwendener, Richard Lee, George Taylor, Brian Krinke, Perrin Yang, Cello Concerto, Chamber, Chamber Music, Choral, Choral Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Concerto, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Orchestral Music
Frederick Jacobi: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra; Sabbath Evening Service; Hagiographa
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    ASIN: B00068CVHQ
    Release Date: 2004-11-16

    Tracks:

    1. I. Allegro Cantabile - Alban Gerhardt
    2. II. Allegretto - Alban Gerhardt
    3. III. Allegro Ritmico - Alban Gerhardt
    4. Mi Khamokha - Joseph Cullen
    5. V'sham'ru - Joseph Cullen
    6. O May The Words - Joseph Cullen
    7. Adon Olam - Joseph Cullen
    8. I. Job - Joseph Werner
    9. II. Ruth - Joseph Werner
    10. III. Joshua - Joseph Werner
    11. Ahavat Olam - Samuel Adler
    12. I. Kaddish - Samuel Adler
    13. II. Oneg Shabbat - Samuel Adler

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    During his lifetime, Frederick Jacobi (1891-1952) was considered one of America's most distinguished, representative composers by colleagues, critics and audiences; major orchestras and ensembles performed his works and he taught at prestigious conservatories. His subsequent neglect may be due to changing tastes and fashions, but judging from the works presented here it is sadly unjustified. Skillfully constructed, with remarkably smooth tempo, mood and character changes, they are tonal and romantically expressive; Jacobi never attempted to be "modern" or original, composing to please himself and others.

    Born to German-Jewish parents but raised without religious affiliation, Jacobi did not get involved in Judaism until 1930, when Lazare Saminski, music director of New York's Temple Emanu-El, commissioned him to compose a Sabbath service. This led to several more liturgical works, and gave his writing a new, Jewish-oriented direction, confirming his conviction that America's diverse cultural traditions could be melded into a composite musical style. Moreover, his works show that music transcends not only language, but disparities of faith. The liturgical pieces recorded here are beautifully devout, pleading, ecstatic, but would not be out of place in a church service. The Cello Concerto--the program's highlight--sounds far more "Jewish," showing the influence of Jacobi's teacher, Ernest Bloch; with its flowing, soaring melodies and idiomatic, effective solo part it should be a welcome addition to the repertoire. Among the many excellent performers, cellist Alban Gerhardt from Berlin and baritone Patrick Mason from Ohio stand out; their uncanny stylistic and emotional identification with the music is further proof of its universality. --Edith Eisler

    Album Description

    Alban Gerhardt, cello • Barcelona Symphony • Karl Anton Rickenbacher, conductor • Patrick Mason, baritone • The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chorus • Joseph Cullen, conductor • Cantor Robert Bloch • New York Cantorial Choir • Aaron Miller, organ • Samuel Adler, conductor • Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Frederick Jacobi (1891-1952): Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra • Sabbath Evening Service (excerpts) • Hagiographa • Ahavat olam • Two Pieces in Sabbath Mood

    Widely considered one of the foremost 20th-century American composers during his lifetime, and especially known for his concert music inspired either by Jewish or by American Indian sources, Frederick Jacobi was championed by such legendary conductors as Koussevitzky, Stokowski, and Monteux. Jacobi's "Jewish" compositions combine the refinements of the great European romantic tradition with an evocative melodic and harmonic palette, suggesting both traditional Jewish flavors and Near Eastern atmospheres. The Milken Archive is proud to reintroduce Jacobi's music on these new recordings.

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